Iowa Farmers Battle Extreme Heat for Cattle | Omaha News

Iowa farmers are battling extreme heat waves that are taking a serious toll on livestock—especially cattle, whose weight loss translates directly to lost income. With temperatures soaring from 75 to 95 degrees in a day, cows are shrinking, stressed, and losing hundreds of dollars per head. To cope, farmers are deploying fans, shade, and even sprinklers to cool their animals down. Horses are also suffering, sweating through the heat, prompting owners to add salt to feed to boost hydration. When heat spikes for days, some farmers adjust feeding schedules to reduce waste and keep animals healthy—because in the heat, every drop of water and every pound of weight matters. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c2220b292138caa1